The Somebody Else Syndrome
I’ve been working with someone who is out of control and ego based and has no idea that 1) he is, 2) it is a problem. This person is a victim and most excellent example of the “Somebody Else...
View ArticleDon’t Stay Too Long
If you want your people to produce and grow you need to meet them where they are, not where you wish they were, or where you want them to be. Not meeting someone where they are will immediately...
View ArticlePart of the Solution or Part of the Problem?
There is a fine line between going with the work flow and being part of the problem rather than solution within the workplace. At one time or another most of us have experienced the thought of “I’ll...
View ArticleYou Can’t Do It All & Why Would You Want To
We are often taught to believe that we should ‘know everything’ and act accordingly. A majority of folks are hesitant to show that they may not know something or may not know how to do something. We...
View ArticleMoney vs Reputation
Which do your actions support as the primacy of your career, money or reputation? Money can be found elsewhere, other jobs, etc. Reputation, well once it is gone, it is gone. As Benjamin Franklin...
View ArticleLeader or a ‘Leader’?
Are you or are you working for a leader or a ‘leader’? One of the best qualities of human nature is our desire/ability to believe the best in people and/or that we can inspire change. Often this is...
View ArticleThe Choice Is Yours
Whether it is Monday, or any other day. The choices you make are yours and yours alone. We have a propensity to want to say things like “I have to because…” This is not the truth. It is an excuse....
View ArticleBecause No One Is Perfect
You are not perfect, but you are in good company as no one is. Trying to project perfection in an imperfect world is a fool’s errand. It will exhaust you and confuse others. People benefit from...
View ArticleTaking Control…Don’t
We have the propensity to want to take control of things. The important thing to remember is there is a difference in between control and contribution. Taking control can often lead to stagnation of...
View ArticleWhat is true?
What is your truth? Hint, I asked for “your truth” not someone’s version of what you should be or think or feel. Not how you feel you should respond to others or how you feel pressured to respond to...
View ArticleDraw The Line
I’ve always tried to live being so busy improving myself that I have no time to criticize others. A practice I highly recommend. Even so, while I can do my best to control my thoughts and verbal...
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I’ve been training some folks lately and it is always a great reminder when training someone new and sensing their apprehension that we all need to continuously check ourselves to make sure we continue...
View ArticleNo Excuses
There are two steps to living a “no excuses” life and working/winning your goals. Step 1: No excuses from yourself. Excuses are different from reasons. Make sure you tow the line and prioritize your...
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